NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Hampton man died Wednesday when his motorcycle crashed on I-664 in the area of 35th St. and Jefferson Ave.

Virginia State Police say the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash on northbound I-664 at exit 5. The motorcyclist, 32-year-old Michael Allen Karika, was thrown off his Suzuki bike while he was trying to leave the interstate.

Police say speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.